Madam Speaker, I, like many in the House, was elected in 2015, and for nine years, and over 1,200 nights away from home, I have fought for the constituents of Saint John—Rothesay in this place. I have only been able to do so because I am lucky enough to have the unwavering support of my family. We all know that being away from our families can take its toll. It is what we signed up for, and we all knew that we would miss milestones and memories.
However, our families did not necessarily sign up for this life, so to our families, I would like to say thank you. I am lucky enough to have my wife, Denise, my son, Konnor, and his partner, Anna, here visiting Ottawa this weekend. They are up in the gallery. I would also like to thank my son, Khristian, and his wife, Emma, along with our beautiful new grandchild, Jude. Without their love and encouragement, I could not do what I do, and I know all of us in this place would not be here if it were not for our families.